Victim's Bill Of Rights

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is committed to providing support and assistance to victims/survivors of dating violence, domestic violence, interpersonal violence, and stalking to ensure that they can participate in all educational opportunities; including participating in programs, activities, and organizations, and employment. All victims/survivors have the following rights, regardless of whether the conduct occurred on or off campus:

Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial or conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressure by the institution;

Participate in a process that is fair, impartial, and provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard;

Be treated with dignity and to receive from the institution courteous, fair, and respectful health care and counseling services, where available;

Be free from any suggestion that the reporting individual is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or violations;

Describe the incident to as few institution representatives as practicable and not be required description of the incident;

Be protected from retaliation by the institution, any student, the accused and/or the respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the institution;

Be accompanied by an advisor of choice who may assist and advise a reporting individual, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process including during all meetings and hearings related to such process; and

Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or judicial or conduct process of the institution.

Campus Security

We also encourage you to submit a Silent Witness report if you wish to remain anonymous and it's a non-emergency safety or security concern.

Campus Safety Concerns

If you become aware of a situation that you believe may pose a threat to the safety of the community or one of its members, we encourage you to submit a Student of Concern form to the UH Hilo Care Team.

Physical Health Resources

If you are having a medical emergency and require immediate assistance, please call 911.

Mental Health Resources

Office hours are 7:45am - 4:30pm, Mondays through Fridays (except holidays). Emergencies or crises are handled as expediently as possible by an available counselor.

If you need assistance on an emergency or crisis basis outside of office hours:

If you would like to talk to someone on a crisis or emergency basis, or if you need assistance, please call the 24/7 Crisis Line of Hawaiʻi at 1-800-753-6879. This number will route you to local crisis mobile outreach services.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255. (Please note: if you call this number from a phone with an out-of-state number, you will be routed to a crisis support center local to that area code.)